Chinese

tèsè
Meaning: characteristic; distinguishing feature; specialty
Part of Speech: Noun

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特
色

Example sentences

The specialty of this restaurant is authentic Sichuan cuisine.
這條街上有很多特色的餐廳。
这条街上有很多特色的餐厅。
There are many unique restaurants on this street.
儘管每種文化都有其特色,但人類社會也存在許多共性。
尽管每种文化都有其特色,但人类社会也存在许多共性。
Although every culture has its own characteristics, there are also many commonalities in human society.
這家餐廳的菜色頗具特色,值得一試。
这家餐厅的菜色颇具特色,值得一试。
The dishes at this restaurant are quite distinctive and worth a try.
這次展覽力求呈現當地原汁原味的文化特色。
这次展览力求呈现当地原汁原味的文化特色。
This exhibition strives to present the authentic cultural characteristics of the local area.
遊客們喜歡在三峽老街漫步,品嚐當地的特色小吃。
游客们喜欢在三峡老街漫步,品尝当地的特色小吃。
Tourists like to stroll through Sanxia Old Street and taste local specialty snacks.
我們去山區旅遊時,住了一間非常有特色的民宿。
我们去山区旅游时,住了一间非常有特色的民宿。
When we went to the mountain area for a trip, we stayed at a very unique homestay.
這棟建築的設計非常有特色。
这栋建筑的设计非常有特色。
The design of this building is very distinctive.
港式大排檔是香港街頭文化的特色之一。
港式大排档是香港街头文化的特色之一。
Hong Kong style open-air food stalls are one of the characteristics of Hong Kong street culture.

Usage Notes

Refers to a unique quality or style that distinguishes something from others.

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